One to 2 pages. Closer to 1 than 2.
Describe the three (3) methods of developmental research: cross-sectional research, longitudinal research and sequential research.
APA format
Include in-text citations
Original work ONLY: paper will be checked for plagiarism via SafeAssign (Blackboard) and will be used and stored by SafeAssign as well.
Review the rubric:
Content–
Levels of Achievement:
Proficient 16.5 (44.00%) – 18.75 (50.00%)
Responses fully address all elements of the writing prompt. Responses provide detail and/or quality examples.
Acceptable 14.0625 (37.50%) – 16.3125 (43.50%)
Responses address all elements of the writing prompt, but may be vague or incomplete. Some details or examples may not support the prompt very well.
Needs Improvement 11.25 (30.00%) – 13.875 (37.00%)
Some components of the prompt are not addressed. Details and examples may be missing.
Unsatisfactory 0 (0.00%) – 11.0625 (29.50%)
Responses are inaccurate or unrelated to the prompt and/or several components of the prompt are not addressed. There are no details or examples.
Organization–
Levels of Achievement:
Proficient 14.85 (39.60%) – 16.875 (45.00%)
There is a well-written, clear introduction, body, and conclusion to the paper. The introduction provides an overview of the topic. The information in the body is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion summarizes the topic and includes the writer’s thoughts on the subject.
Acceptable 12.65625 (33.75%) – 14.68125 (39.15%)
There is an introduction, body and conclusion to the paper. The introduction provides a general overview of the topic, but may be incomplete. The information in the body is mostly relevant and mostly presented in a logical order. The conclusion summarizes the topic, but may be brief, incomplete, or abrupt.
Needs Improvement 10.125 (27.00%) – 12.4875 (33.30%)
There is not a clear introduction, body, and conclusion to the paper. The information in the body is not relevant, or is off topic. The information is not presented in a logical order. The conclusion is incomplete, or off-topic, or missing.
Unsatisfactory 0 (0.00%) – 9.95625 (26.55%)
There is no introduction, body, or conclusion. The paper does not follow the required format.
Mechanics and APA Format–
Levels of Achievement:
Proficient 1.65 (4.40%) – 1.875 (5.00%)
The paper is written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. The paper is mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in APA when applicable. The paper meets assignment length requirements.
Acceptable 1.40625 (3.75%) – 1.63125 (4.35%)
The writing is generally clear and organized, but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly. The paper meets assignment length requirements.
Needs Improvement 1.125 (3.00%) – 1.3875 (3.70%)
Most of the writing is unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar interfere with readability. Information from sources is missing or improperly cited. The paper does not meet assignment length requirements.
Unsatisfactory 0 (0.00%) – 1.10625 (2.95%)
Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. No attempt to follow the required format is indicated. The paper does not meet assignment length requirements.
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